Amtran Ce 2002

Model Ce made in 2002 by Amtran got 6 recalls. There were some recalls concerningequipment adaptive, seats and service brakes, hydraulic.

Model 2002

Recalls


CampaignManufacturerManufacturing dateType# of units affectedDate Owner notified MfgRecall Initiated byManufacturers of recalled vehicles/productsReport Recieved DateRecord Creation DateRegulation Part NumberFMVSS Number
EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE
04V469000IC CORPORATION V (Vehicle)1220MFRIC CORPORATION09/21/200409/24/2004
Defect SummaryCertain my 2001-2005 amtran/ic corporation ce, fe, and re school buses equipped with sure-lok wheelchair tie-down securement assemblies p/n 8625-13. the sprocket teeth of the retractor assembly may be out of alignment causing the load pawl not to fully seat in the sprocket teeth.
Consequence SummaryIn the event of a vehicle crash, the wheelchair may not be adequately secured possibly resulting in injuries.
Corrective SummarySure-lok will notify ic's customers and repair the buses on ic's behalf at no cost to the customer. the recall began august 16, 2004. owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact sure-lok at 1-908-231-1804.
Notes
04E058000SURE-LOK, INC.from 06/04/2001 to 05/24/2002E (Equipment)30000008/16/2004MFRIC CORPORATION08/06/200408/13/2004
Defect SummaryCertain sure-lok wheelchair tie-down securement assemblies p/n 8625-13 for use on certain school and transit buses. the sprocket teeth of the retractor assembly may be out of alignment causing the load pawl not to fully seat in the sprocket teeth.
Consequence SummaryIn the event of a vehicle crash, the wheelchair may not be adequately secured possibly resulting in injuries to the seat occupant and/or other passengers.
Corrective SummarySure-lok will notify its customers and replace the defective part free of charge. the recall began august 16, 2004. owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact sure-lok customer service at 866-787-3565.
NotesAlso, customers can contact the national highway traffic safety administration
SEATS
03V118000IC CORPORATIONfrom 06/01/2002 to 07/31/2002V (Vehicle)15904/23/2003MFRIC CORPORATION03/27/200304/01/2003571217
Defect SummaryCertain school buses equipped with flip seats fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 217,
Consequence SummaryDuring a crash, this condition may allow the seat to become loose which could cause personal injury or death to the seat occupant.
Corrective SummaryDealers will add reinforcements to the seat mounting at the floor. owner notification began on april 23, 2003. owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact ic corporation at 1-800-843-5615.
NotesIc corporation recall no. 03301.customers can also contact the national highway traffic safety administration
04V498000IC CORPORATIONfrom 06/29/2001 to 05/25/2002V (Vehicle)15410/05/2004MFRIC CORPORATION10/28/200410/15/2004
Defect SummaryCertain 1998, 2000-2005 my ce, fe, and re school buses built with one or more ce white 30-inch child restraint seats and manufactured between march 25, 1998 and august 24, 2004. the seat cushion retention may not retain the seat in all circumstances.
Consequence SummaryIn the event of a sudden stop, the seat cushion may tip forward and may become unattached causing the passenger to slide off the seat and/or be trapped by the seat cushion. this action could possibly result in personal injury or death.
Corrective SummaryIc corp will notify its customers and will repair the cushion by adding a clip to the cushion tying it to the seat frame. the recall began on october 5, 2004. owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact ic compliance department at 1-800-843-5615.
NotesAlso, customers can contact the national highway traffic safety administration
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
03V326000IC CORPORATIONfrom 06/04/2001 to 05/31/2002V (Vehicle)7510/29/2003MFRIC CORPORATION08/28/200309/04/2003
Defect SummaryCertain flat floor school buses were built with the incorrect hydraulic brake drop hoses from frame to axle. the hoses installed were 3 inches shorter than specified and may fail from tension caused by axle articulation.
Consequence SummaryThis hose failure will result in the loss of rear brakes, increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective SummaryDealers will replace the hoses and bleed the brake system. owner notification began on october 9, 2003. owners should contact ic at 1-800-843-5615.
NotesIc recall no. 03304.customers can also contact the national highway traffic safety administration
STRUCTURE - BODY
03V354000IC CORPORATIONfrom 05/25/2001 to 05/31/2002V (Vehicle)6674902/03/2005OVSCIC CORPORATION09/23/200301/15/2004571221
Defect SummaryCe model school buses which fail to comply to federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 221, school bus body joint strength. the roof top sheet may be improperly located, reducing the material edge distance at the rivet line.
Consequence SummaryIn the event of a vehicle crash, the joint strenght could fail possibily resulting in injuries to the vehicle occupants.
Corrective SummaryIc will notify its customers and will provide inspection and repair instruction. the recall began on january 25, 2005. owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact ic customer service at (we do not yet have a telephone number for this campaign.)
NotesIc recall no. 03305.also, customers can contact the national highway traffic safety administration